Driving industrial biomanufacturing with evolution

Abstract

Driving industrial biomanufacturing with evolution Why do giraffes have long necks? At the University of Sheffield, Prof. Tuck Seng Wong applies Darwinian intrinsic research to the realm of industrial biomanufacturing. Industrial biomanufacturing involves the use of biological processes, such as fermentation and biocatalysis, to produce industrial products instead of traditional chemical synthesis. This interdisciplinary field combines biology and engineering to create high-value products such as chemicals, fuels, materials, pharmaceuticals, and food, using sustainable feedstocks such as plant-based materials and waste streams. The goal of industrial biomanufacturing is to decrease the environmental impact of chemical production by decreasing greenhouse gas emissions, reducing waste, and conserving resources. As a rapidly growing field, it has the potential to revolutionize the way industrial products are made. Industrial biomanufacturing has wide-ranging benefits for our society. One notable example of its applications is the production of beer, wine, and other alcoholic beverages, which are fermented using yeast.